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Features: ten new temple sites, an additional 180 pages with 86 new colour images; a foreword by

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Angkor Wat in the Footprint Focus Guides, which are targeted at cities, regions & countries worldwide that have no, or very limited, coverage from other publishers. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint Focus guides all have the same layout. Smaller than their sister Handbooks, the Focus guides are intended to streamline the information contained so that you have more of what you need, without losing Footprint ...

Angkor Wat & Siem Reap in the Encounter Guide Series from Lonely Planet, exploring a range of cities & regions worldwide in a handy, pocket-sized format designed to introduce visitors to the distinctive neighbourhoods of the destination. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is organised into 5 distinct sections
- Highlights, Diary, Itineraries, Neighbourhoods & Snapshots
- recommending a series of essential encounters for visitors to the region. Each guide opens with a

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What Will Your Angkor Wat & Siem Reap Encounter Be
Watching the sun rise over the stone towers of stupendous Angkor Wat
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Angkor is one of the architectural treasures of Southeast Asia. Surrounded by mysterious jungle, the hub of the region is charming colonial town of Siem Reap with its bustling market. Footprint`s Angkor covers all the unmissable sights within this spectacular & gargantuan complex, plus lesser-known sights off the beaten track. This new edition of features enhanced layout both inside & out, including an inspirational colour section, two-colour text, a highlights map, & an easy-to-locate contents page & practicalities section. This guide provides recommendations on where to eat, sleep & relax, as well as the low-down the fascinating history of the ancient temple city; Essentials section with practical advice on getting there & around; Highlights map so you know what not to miss; Comprehensive listings including where to eat, sleep & have fun; Detailed street maps for Siem Reap & maps of the key temples within the complex. Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice & information, this concise Footprint guide will help you get the most out of Angkor without weighing you down. ...

The Khmer civilisation centred on Angkor was one of the most remarkable wonders of the ancient world. From the 8th to the 13th centuries, a succession of Hindu & Buddhist kings created magnificent temples in stone, adorned with elaborate carvings. The temples of Angkor have recently been listed in the top three World Heritage Sites by members of the public & all the key temples of Angkor are included here, profusely illustrated in colour, with site plans & suggested daily itineraries. ` Angkor: History & Temples` is a collaboration between the French scholar, Claudes Jacques, & one of the world`s leading photographers, Michael Freeman & this fully revised & updated guide will be a must to those visiting the site for a first time, those revisiting & indeed as a standalone book for the armchair traveller. The book

Includes:: 47 temple plans, 5 area maps, suggested itineraries & is lavishly illustrated throughout.

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Anglesea, an original antique map by G. Cole / J. Roper, published in London, c. 1804 -1810. A copperplate engraving, original colour. Map size 17.5 x 23 cm with a mount size of 38.5 x 33 cm.A detailed nineteenth-century map of Anglesey that was published in the atlas, The British Atlas; Comprising A Complete Set Of County Maps, Of England & Wales; & Plans Of Cities & Principal Towns in 1810. The map was drawn by G. Cole & engraved by John Roper for publication in The Beauties Of England & Wales, that was published in parts, from c.1804. Such was the success of the publication that the maps were re-used in other publications, as here. The maps show accurate geographical detail, including the turnpike, mail coach & principal roads, sites of Roman & other historical remains, as well as the seats of the nobility & the gentry, & market towns with their distances from London. The maps also show the division of the counties into hundreds or wapontakes. They are representative of the functional nineteenth-century approach to cartography, yet are not unattractive. Antique maps from various original publishers are presented on the Stanford ...

Visiting Welsh Islands in the Landmark Visitor Guides series, exploring a range of places in Britain, Europe & the Caribbean, with a particular expertise in UK destinations. Each guide presents the reader with detailed, wide-ranging & accessible overview of the region or area, with a particular focus on history & culture, notable local attractions, the landscape, local events & family activities. A series of recommended walks & guided car tours exploring the region are also included in each title. The guides are arranged geographically by region & are ideal both for short & longer breaks, with practical guidance on recommended routes & tourist attractions, in addition to insightful inset boxes into local history, culture & traditions. Information on accommodation, restaurants & day-to-day information are more limited, though a compact Directory at the end of each guide provides basic listings of recommended accommodation & restaurants, as well as tourist information contacts & regional event calendars. International destinations also carry climate & country facts, basic phrases & other general travel practical guidance for travelling to the region. The British titles in the Landmark Visitor Guides series are highly recommended, covering titles that are rarely available from other publishers. ...

Map No. 114, Anglesey / Môn 1839-1841, in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England & Wales at 1:50, 000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, & most locations in three different editions. Old historical maps have been combined so that the sheet lines correspond to the current Landranger series & reproduced with the scale changed from one inch to one mile to 1:50, 000. Most locations are covered by three separate maps, showing how the area has changed over the decades, with selected major cities also presented in a fourth edition. * Old Series: the first detailed survey mapping dating for most areas from the first half of the 19th century, in black & white & with relief shown by hachuring.* Revised New Series from 1880s/1900s, with some colouring & a mixture of hachuring & contour lines.* Popular Edition from the inter-war years, with contour lines & colouring to indicate woodlands, parks, etc.* New Popular Edition from the late 1940s, reproduced in the Cassini series for the major cities. Each map

Includes:: notes on the development of Ordnance Survey & the various series produced by them. For those interested in maps & cartography in general, the Cassini series also provides a fascinating insight into how Ordnance Survey cartographic style has developed over a period of over 100 years. Coverage

Includes:: present day Menai Bridge/ Porthaethwy, Beaumaris, Llangefni, Llanerchymedd, Benllech, Llanddona, Penmon, Llangoed, Pentraeth, Llanedwen, Newborough/ Niwbwrch, Aberffraw, Rhosneigr, Gwalchmai, Valley/Y Fali, Moelfre, Penmon, Amlwch, Llanfaethlu, Cermaes & Holyhead/ Caergybi, with on the mainland Bangor, Y Felinheli, Deiniolen & Caernarfon.* PLEASE NOTE: Stanfords can also print on request mapping from all four series *centring the map on a location of your choice.* For more information please click on the link below.



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Map No. 114, Anglesey / Môn 1832-1942 (3-map set), in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England & Wales at 1:50, 000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, & most locations in three different editions. Old historical maps have been combined so that the sheet lines correspond to the current Landranger series & reproduced with the scale changed from one inch to one mile to 1:50, 000. Most locations are covered by three separate maps, showing how the area has changed over the decades, with selected major cities also presented in a fourth edition. * Old Series: the first detailed survey mapping dating for most areas from the first half of the 19th century, in black & white & with relief shown by hachuring.* Revised New Series from 1880s/1900s, with some colouring & a mixture of hachuring & contour lines.* Popular Edition from the inter-war years, with contour lines & colouring to indicate woodlands, parks, etc.* New Popular Edition from the late 1940s, reproduced in the Cassini series for the major cities. Each map

Includes:: notes on the development of Ordnance Survey & the various series produced by them. For those interested in maps & cartography in general, the Cassini series also provides a fascinating insight into how Ordnance Survey cartographic style has developed over a period of over 100 years. Coverage

Includes:: present day Menai Bridge/ Porthaethwy, Beaumaris, Llangefni, Llanerchymedd, Benllech, Llanddona, Penmon, Llangoed, Pentraeth, Llanedwen, Newborough/ Niwbwrch, Aberffraw, Rhosneigr, Gwalchmai, Valley/Y Fali, Moelfre, Penmon, Amlwch, Llanfaethlu, Cermaes & Holyhead/ Caergybi, with on the mainland Bangor, Y Felinheli, Deiniolen & Caernarfon.* PLEASE NOTE: Stanfords can also print on request mapping from all four series *centring the map on a location of your choice.* For more information please click on the link below.



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